  I'm in a wedding in November. This was my choice. I could have gone to Las Vegas for the bachelorette party but since money or lack of, was holding me back from doing both, I choose to share in the wedded bliss with my very good friend from high school. We have been through a lot together so I thought, we can party together anytime, how many times is she really going to get married, right?!
The bridesmaid dresses came in, and to toot my horn, I LOOK GOOD. Granted, I can stand to loose a little weight and maybe tone up the arms (the dress is strapless) but over all I look good. It is a beautiful dress, with simple embroidered and diamond detailing across the breast*. Here is where the rethinking comes in: The jewelry. While some would think this is not something to have a coronary about, I WOULD. PICTURE THIS: The color of the dress is periwinkle (something of a cross between light blue and light purple). Let me stress again LIGHT COLORS. *Remember the simple style of the dress and color of the dress. The jewelry: The earrings are small DARK PURPLE METALLIC stud's in the shape of roses with a necklace to match. A drop down necklace. Now remember the dress already has embroidered crap on the breast so to pair that with DARK PURPLE METALLIC rose-shaped necklace, well it's just too much.
I should say that only one bridesmaid was asked her opinion, and it wasn't me! But still....dark metallic purple on a light blue/purple dress??!! Why are brides allowed to pick out anything for their wedding, if they don't know what looks good??!! And why ask another bridesmaid just her opinion instead of getting all opinions?? Vegas is looking so much better now.... 
